Left 4 Dead

NokkonWud · 7 Jun 2008 at 13:01

yaboy said:
I wouldnt say graphics are 'poor'

I would.

NokkonWud · 7 Jun 2008 at 13:03

Shamikebab said:
yeah thats nonsense. Source is a great game engine and age is irrelevant if it stands up to the competition.

And it doesn't. Which is why very, very few new games use it.
It's handling of meshes isn't as advanced as the newer engines, or even engines being developed by companies themselves, and it's quite clear from that video.

Everything is straight edges, there is very little in terms of 'exciting' geometry and I've seen a lot more of the game than just that video.

andshrew · 7 Jun 2008 at 14:16

Dr Jones said:
It is a game I'm most definitely looking forward to - just abit unsure what platform to get it for, PC or Console... :/

Definitely PC as its primarily multiplayer and Valve will continue to support it for free with new content - which based on experiance from the Orange Box won't happen on consoles.

Not to mention the potential for mods... and dedicated servers

This game is going to be most excellent, can't wait to try it out.

yaboy · 7 Jun 2008 at 16:24

NokkonWud said:
I would.

Well go you.

Hilly · 7 Jun 2008 at 17:38

yaboy said:
Well go you.

He's right, although the game is interesting it does look graphically poor.

yaboy · 7 Jun 2008 at 17:44

What's so 'poor' about that??

Looks fine to me. Doesnt look outdated or poor..

Hilly · 7 Jun 2008 at 17:45

Did you watch the video posted above?

The doort first and foremost was AWFUL, shoot the door in one place and it hits another... check the environment out, uninspiring, and poor.

yaboy · 7 Jun 2008 at 17:48

Yes I did and I stand by what im saying.

Margaret · 7 Jun 2008 at 17:53

NokkonWud said:
And it doesn't. Which is why very, very few new games use it.

Source engine is proprietary and has quite some restrictions on use IIRC.

As I recall most games using Source are in-house games.

Hilly · 7 Jun 2008 at 17:55

yaboy said:
Yes I did and I stand by what im saying.

Which is why you have an opinion.

After watching the video, I just felt like I was lookin a development game, or an alpha build...

Ampeg · 7 Jun 2008 at 18:03

I couldnt give a crap about the graphics not being cutting edge. Functional is fine with me as long as the gameplay is up to scratch and this looks like a great coop experience.

Oh no! the bullet hole didnt appear exactly where he shot the door?! i wont be buying this piece of crap then :s .

yaboy · 7 Jun 2008 at 20:11

hilly said:
Which is why you have an opinion.

After watching the video, I just felt like I was lookin a development game, or an alpha build...

Well the game hasnt gone gold so you probably were

Hilly · 7 Jun 2008 at 21:29

yaboy said:
Well the game hasnt gone gold so you probably were

Makes you question though why would they release a poor video of a poor alpha build as it oviously shows what the game is about...

TerryWogan · 7 Jun 2008 at 21:31

I'm really looking forward to this. Playing with a big bunch of friends, which is what it's supposed to be about, is gonna be awesome.

Warbie · 8 Jun 2008 at 02:26

L4D looks like an cracking game. As far as I know we've never had a co-op game like this - the closest I can think of are Gauntlet and Sven co-op - and anything with zombies gets the thumbs up from me. Survivors vs. zombie bosses + zombie hordes is going to be awesome.

TerryWogan · 8 Jun 2008 at 11:39

Indeed! The projected "sheer fun" factor of this game is astronomical.